First Reference is a provider of Canadian employment law, payroll & internal control compliance services & resources for businesses, HR & other professionals.
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
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Statement by the Privacy Commissioner welcoming the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision on Facebook: priv.gc.ca/en/opc-news/speec…
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A federal arbitrator has sided with Air Canada in a legal dispute around testing the hair strand of one of its flight attendants for possible use of marijuana. hrreporter.com/news/hr-news/…
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If salary is based on a 365 day year, then are employees entitled to extra pay in a year with 366 days?
(My guess is no, since most salaried contracts would say the pay is “annual” which would encompass a leap year).
Fun question tho.
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Employers and Employees make note: significant changes are being made to CPP deductions starting in 2024" ctvnews.ca/business/here-are… #emplaw
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Today, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act, which proposes to implement #Budget2023’s plan for a strong middle class, affordable economy, and healthy future.
Details: ow.ly/skjL50NOjTS
ALT “In Budget 2023, our government is delivering new, targeted inflation relief for Canadians who need it most; stronger public health care, including dental care for millions of Canadians; and significant investments to build Canada’s clean economy. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.”
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À compter du 1er mai, le salaire minimum passera de 14,25 $ à 15,25 $ l’heure au Québec.
C’est la bonification la plus importante au Québec en dollars courants et la plus élevée en termes de pourcentage depuis 1995.
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IHSA offers a number of training options to help you and your leadership team to gain further knowledge about workplace mental health issues—and how to address them through your workplace total well-being strategy. ow.ly/8bL650LOYxb
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The Canada Revenue Agency has officially started accepting applications for the Canada Dental Benefit.
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Ontario is committed to removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities and helping create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.
#NDEAM2022 #EngageTalent #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters
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Soon, all federally regulated employers (regardless of size) will be required to provide up to 10 paid days of annual medical leave. If this affects you, read more here: bit.ly/3SozNd2 #emplaw
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The Quebec government has set out deadlines for employers who must comply with new requirements to guarantee the use of French language in their workplaces.
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According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s inflation rate, now at 7.7%, has skyrocketed at the fastest pace in almost 40 years -- Written by Lindsay Koruna
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BIG NEWS: Tomorrow, the Ontario Court of Appeal will release the long awaited decision, Taylor v. Hanley Hospitality Inc., which will answer whether an employee was constructively dismissed if the basis for that claim was that the employee had been placed on the IDEL.
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Important reminder to federally-regulated employers that the first annual Harassment and Violence Recurrence Report must be filed on or before March 1, 2022. Employers can download the form here: catalogue.servicecanada.gc.c…
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Ontario keeps capacity limits on night clubs, wedding venues thestar.com/politics/provinc…
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Did U know that Prince Edward Island is first province after the federal gov. to enact National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as new statutory holiday See Bill no. 22 - An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act (No. 2) assembly.pe.ca/legislative-b…. RA Nov. 17 #hr #emplaw #hrlaw
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Is refusing to get a COVID vaccine just cause for termination?
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Low wages, instability to blame for restaurant industry labour shortage, workers say: atlantic.ctvnews.ca/low-wage… #emplaw
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An Ontario court has certified a class action lawsuit against @Uber for breach of contract and breach of employment standards legislation in Heller v Uber.
One step closer to decision on whether Uber drivers are employees under Ontario labor standards legislation.
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Federal government to require vaccinations for all federal public servants, air and train passengers | CBC News cbc.ca/news/politics/federal…